The event is part of the Biden administration’s effort to showcase a $1-trillion bipartisan infrastructure law that the president signed in November. Harris’ speech in San Bernardino will be the first to feature the infrastructure bill’s $5 billion allocation to combat, prevent and prepare for wildfires. Last year’s wildfire season was among the worst in California’s history, with fires scorching nearly 2.6 million acres. Harris, who was born in California and spent the bulk of her career there, has sought to position herself as an administration point person on wildfires. His signature $1.8-trillion spending plan would have provided money for a host of social spending and environmental programs.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 21, 2022 12:51 UTC